e/Type (designation)

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has gloss	eng: The word Type followed by a number is a common way to name a weapon or product in a production series, similar in meaning to "Mark". "Type" was used extensively by the Japanese military beginning in the 1920s, and is currently in use by the Chinese military. The United Kingdom uses a type number system for much of their military equipment. Many other nations use the word "Type" to designate products in a series.
lexicalization	eng: Type
instance of	(noun) a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy code

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